Akiva
boy name#1466 in 2025Akiva entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #1262 in 2020, ranks #1466 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1961–2025
#1466
rank today
#1262
peak (2020)
121
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4000 |
| 1970s | #2997 |
| 1980s | #2836 |
| 1990s | #2435 |
| 2000s | #2132 |
| 2010s | #1800 |
| 2020s | #1469 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Akiva has been most popular in NY, NJ, CA.
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Akiva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Akiva alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Akiva in 2025?
- Akiva ranks #1466 among US boy names in 2025, with 121 babies given the name.
- When was the name Akiva most popular?
- Akiva peaked in 2020, reaching #1262 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Akiva with classmates?
- Akiva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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